It’s been a little while since I became vegetarian. I wanted to write a post about why I chose to go vegetarian. And how well it’s going. Especially being a meat lover before as well. I thought it would be a lot harder to cut meat out completely from my diet. But it was actually a lot easier than I thought.

Despite missing quite a few different meats especially duck, crackling and bacon, I’ve become quite a lover of Quorn. And other meat free substitutes. Check out my other lifestyle posts here.

WHY I CHOSE TO GO VEGETARIAN

When I became vegan/vegetarian in January and joined in with #Veganuary throughout the month of January. I found it fairly easy to find meals and lunches. As the shops around me had a nice little selection to choose from. And also my parents were very helpful in coming up with nice dishes for dinners. And using my meat alternatives to replace the meat.

I’m currently still eating dairy at the moment. But I am hoping to completely cut dairy out when I find a nice alternative to milk. I also want to try the different cheeses and butters etc out. I’d be so desperate to stop eating meat and animals being treated badly for their meat first before cutting out dairy. (I JUST LOVE CHEESE)

I wanted to help make a difference

I’ve wanted to become vegetarian because I care so much about the welfare of animals. I’ve wanted to help make a difference, I have also read into it being cheaper not eating meat and also much better for the environment. I have always hated the thought of animals being slaughtered and being hurt for stupid reasons.

I’m now actually feeling a lot better in myself both mentally and physically by cutting out meat as well. Mentally because I know I am doing something to help look after our animals and completely avoid using the meat trade and also physically because I haven’t been ill at all this year as I always used to have colds literally every month so I feel great not having colds all the time.

Image used in this post is credit to Ivory Mix.

What are your thoughts on the meat industry and treating animals cruelly?